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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jake Paul makes unexpected admission about boxing career earnings
The 'Problem Child' has made a fortune over the last few years in the sport of boxing - but has recently admitted it was not all plain sailing at the start Jake Paul has surprisingly admitted he "didn't make much" money during his first year as a professional boxer. The YouTuber-turned-boxer made his professional back in 2020 - two years after knocking out Deji Olatunji in an white-collar showdown. During the first few bouts, the 'Problem Child' made a habit of fighting fellow social media influencers and former MMA stars. He gradually worked his way up and is now pocketing a fortune every time he steps foot inside the ring. With a professional record of 11-1, Paul's only career defeat came against rival Tommy Fury back in 2023. It is fair to say Paul is no stranger to a staggering payday. Back in November, following his last win over Mike Tyson, the 'Problem Child' reportedly earned $40million (£29.7m) for the controversial showdown. While to many the aforementioned fee is a staggering amount, Paul claims he has been averaging $40m for the past few years in boxing. "I've roughly been averaging around $40million a year for the past four years in boxing," Paul told the Iced Coffee Hour podcast. "The first year, year and a half of boxing, I didn't make much. I was definitely at a loss in my first year in boxing." It was not until he fully embraced his 'bad guy' persona that he earned jaw-dropping sums of money every fight. "I think everything worked out perfectly," he added. "If I didn't have my YouTube persona and following, with everyone doubting I could become a boxer and everyone hating me, I don't think I would be making as much. In boxing, the villain makes more, and that is why I purposefully make people hate me and play that role and be the bad guy. "You want to pay for the pay-per-view or tune into Netflix more to see the guy get knocked out that you hate. It is a lot of money, and I am definitely blessed and grateful, but it feels like every bit of it was earned. I worked my a*** off every day for 12 years straight, and then finally everything clicks overnight, and then eight, nine years into it I feel like I can make what I finally deserve. I feel like every penny I have made, I deserve more because of the amount of work I have put into it. I think my biggest paydays in the sport of boxing are still to come for sure." The 28-year-old is once again expected to earn a fortune as he is scheduled to make his return to the ring next weekend against former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. There are a few ho predict a tough night at the office for Paul. However, boxing legend Shawn Porter has confidently predicted that the social media sensation will emerge victorious next weekend. Speaking on The Porter Way Podcast, he said. 'I got Jake Paul by KO.' Porter then explained how previously seeing Chavez Jr in the gym helped him come to that conclusion. 'He doesn't have a gas tank. That means you're not working and training out of the gym. I saw the in gym stuff and you scratch your head like 'that was it for the day?' He said. 'One day he came into the gym he shadow boxed, I don't know if he made it a round on the bag, then he packed up and left … I've seen some short stuff. I don't want to disrespect but it will make you scratch your head. The other fighters were laughing like 'that was it? Why did he show up?''
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr: Start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for Problem Child's huge return
SOCIAL media sensation Jake Paul makes his huge return to the ring for a brawl with yet another ex-world champion - Julio Cesar Chavez Jr! The Problem Child's last fight was the topic of discussion for weeks as he controversially beat boxing legend Mike Tyson. 3 3 Paul, 28, got the better of Tyson, 58, on points but faced a lot of criticism for facing a man 30 years his senior. But, it still doesn't discredit the fact that the Problem Child won while admitting to holding back during the encounter and has now gone 11-1 as a boxer since making his pro debut in 2020. However, Paul's next opponent, Chavez Jr, is expected to put up more of a fight, especially as the Mexican superstar outpointed UFC alum Uriah Hall across six rounds last July. Furthermore, the son of pound-for-pound legend Julio Cesar Chavez, knows a thing or two about navigating his way around the ring as he has 54 wins from 62 fights. Chavez Jr's only problem is that an impressive victory for Paul could move him closer to a mega fight with the likes of Canelo Alvarez or Gervonta Davis. When is Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr? Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr will take place on Saturday, June 28. Ring-walks for the main event is expected to get underway at around 4am BST / 11pm ET meaning that the first bell should go approximately 15 minutes later at 4:15am BST / 11:15pm ET. Coverage of the main card will start from 1am BST / 8pm ET. Honda Center in Anaheim, United States is the chosen venue for this huge event and it can host approximately 18,336. 3 What TV channel is Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr on and can it be live streamed? Jake Paul vs Julio César Chávez Jr. will be shown LIVE on DAZN Pay-Per-View in over 200 countries around the globe, priced at £24.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the US DAZN PPV Bundle options are also available, with fight fans able to choose to buy two PPV events for the special price of £39.99 UK and $94.99 US Choose either Paul vs Chávez Jr and Oleksandr Usyk v Daniel Dubois 2 and (July 19) PPV's; or Paul vs Chávez Jr and The Ring III - Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz & Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda (July 12) PPV's. Buying a PPV fight with DAZN also provides seven-days free access to the entire DAZN platform. Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr undercard Jake Paul vs Julio César Chávez Jr.; Cruiserweight Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos; Cruiserweight, for the WBA and WBO titles Holly Holm vs Yolanda Vega; Lightweight Floyd Schofield vs Tevin Farmer; Lightweight Avious Griffin vs Julian Rodriguez; Welterweight Raul 'Cugar' Curiel vs Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez; Welterweight Naomy Valle vs Ashley Felix; Light flyweight What has been said? Jake Paul is confident that he will beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and believes he could 'whoop' Chavez Jr's legendary father too... at the same time! The Problem Child said: "Put both the Chavezs in there, I'll whoop Sr and Jr in the same night. "Going from Disney Channel to YouTube to world champion in six to seven years? "That's the most relatable and best sports story that any kid can get behind."
Forbes
4 days ago
- Sport
- Forbes
Jake Paul's 7 Brutal Knockout Wins: Every KO Before Chavez Jr.
Jake Paul squares off with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28 in Anaheim, California. Paul comes into the fight with an 11-1 record. During his brief but eventful professional boxing career, Paul has scored seven wins by KO. The 'Problem Child' has made no bones about it. He wants to make Chavez his eighth victim. In case you need a refresher, here's a look back at all seven of Paul's career KOs. No matter how you feel about Paul, it's impossible to watch this journey and not see his growth. AnEsonGib Nate Robinson Ben Askren Tyron Woodley André August Ryan Bourland Mike Perry Chavez is a former world champion. The 39-year-old is far removed from his glory days as a fighter. The second-generation fighter was once a middleweight champion, and he still holds a respectable professional record of 54-6-1 with 34 KOs. Chavez Jr. hasn't competed seriously since 2019, and he's fought just once since 2021. In July 2024, Chavez defeated former UFC fighter Uriah Hall via unanimous decision in a six-round fight. Despite Chavez's lineage and experience, he is a shadow of what he was during his time as a world champion. That said, he is still far and away the most accomplished boxer Paul has faced in his career. While much older, he's even more experienced than Tommy Fury, the only man to defeat Paul. Will Chavez's skill be enough to test Paul more than he's been tested in the past? Even more, could Chavez Jr. actually hand Paul his second loss? I'll definitely be watching to find out. Be on the lookout for fight week coverage including post-fight results and reaction.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jake Paul discovers rich-list ranking after huge Mike Tyson purse
The 'Problem Child' continues to expand his various successful social media platforms - but it is not enough to earn him top spot in Forbes' top content creators list YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has been ranked among the top content creators according to a newly released list by Forbes. This year, Forbes' list of the richest creators across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube earned an estimated $853 million (£629.4m) - an 18 per cent jump from 2024's record year. Unsurprisingly, given his successful year, Paul features fairly highly on the coveted list - but has missed out on top spot by quite a margin. The 'Problem Child' sits third on the list with earning of $50m (£36.8m) - along with 2.33 per cent average engagement. Paul's clash with Mike Tyson marked Netflix 's first move into the world of boxing - and it is fair to say that it paid off. Immediately after the contest, Netflix dropped the figures for the event - with 60million households tuning in. The event hit a peak of 65million live streams. Reports suggest that Paul made around $40m (£29.5m) for the clash with Tyson. The 28-year-old social media sensation would go on the beat the former heavyweight champion on points. Over the last year, the young American has also pocketed lucrative paydays for facing Mike Perry and Ryan Bourland. His presence online only got bigger when he teamed up with his brother for a more in depth look into their lives on HBO's new reality series, Paul American. Earlier this year, Sports media publication Sportico released its "100 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World" list. The estimated figures that were shared included fighter purses and endorsement deals for the calendar year of 2024. Income from investments was not included. Paul was placed 52nd on the list - after reportedly earning $48m (£35.4m) with $38m (£28m) coming from his winnings, while the extra $10m (£7.3m) came from endorsements. Despite his remarkable achievements, Paul's accomplishments were still not enough to earn him top spot. That belongs to YouTube phenom Mr. Beast - who pocketed $85m (£62.7m) in earnings. Mr. Beast - real name James Stephen Donaldson - continues to expand his empire beyond digital platforms with candy brand Feastables, fast food chain MrBeast Burger, and now streaming: his hit show, Beast Games, has been renewed for two seasons on Amazon Prime. Dhar Mann - who is the producer of wholesome YouTube shows - has established full-fledged Hollywood studio and a team of hundreds to create modern back-to-school specials that have garnered billions of views. With his channel continuing to grow, the social media sensation sits in at number two on the list with - earning $56m (£41.3m). Paul's older brother Logan fails to make the top ten after being placed in at number 15. Apart from his multiple business ventures, including the buzzy Prime Hydration, Paul inked a reality show with HBO where he and his brother Jake delve deep into their lives. The American reportedly earned $10m (£7.3m) from his various successes. Ryan Detert, the founder and CEO of creator marketing firm Influential, who partnered with Forbes on the coveted list said: 'Next year, it's expected that influencer marketing will expand to $50 billion. The dollars are going into the hands of creators who are now the new media channels.'
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Jake Paul reveals exactly how much weight he must lose ahead of next fight
The 'Problem Child' makes his return to boxing next week - and with his fight against Cesar Chavez Jr looming - the American has revealed how much weight he has to lose Jake Paul has revealed he needs to lose 13lbs as his upcoming showdown with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr looms. The two stars are expected to go head-to-head in a cruiserweight contest on June 27 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. Paul has not fought since defeating former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson back in November. Despite failing to get the knockout, the young American cruised to a victory on points. Ahead of the clash with Tyson, the 'Problem Child' tipped the scales at a career-high 227lbs. However, he has since moved back down to cruiserweight for his upcoming showdown with the former WBC middleweight champion. With just days to go until the clash, Paul is entering the final stages of his training camp. On Sunday, the 28-year-old took to social media, posting a picture of his breakfast - which included one piece of toast and some scrambled eggs. With a few shocked by the light meal, Paul explained that the small portions was prepared with weight cutting in mind. The YouTuber-turned-boxer revealed he needs to lose 13lbs before June 27 to ensure his fight with the Mexican goes ahead. 'Cutting weight breakfast,' Paul wrote alongside a crying laughing emoji on his Instagram story. He added: '13 days out. 13 more lbs.' While many are expecting a tough night at the office for Paul, boxing legend Shawn Porter has confidently predicted that the 28-year-old will get the victory later this month. Speaking on The Porter Way Podcast, he said. 'I got Jake Paul by KO.' Porter then explained how previously seeing Chavez Jr in the gym helped him come to that conclusion. 'He doesn't have a gas tank. That means you're not working and training out of the gym. I saw the in gym stuff and you scratch your head like 'that was it for the day?' He said. 'One day he came into the gym he shadow boxed, I don't know if he made it a round on the bag, then he packed up and left … I've seen some short stuff. I don't want to disrespect but it will make you scratch your head. The other fighters were laughing like 'that was it? Why did he show up?'' With just over a week to go until the showdown, Paul is adamant that he will shock the world on fight night. "I'm gonna shock the world once again and prove how good I am, how powerful I am," the 28-year-old said at the launch press conference. "This is his toughest fight to date, and I'm going to embarrass him and make him quit like he always does." He added: "I don't want any excuses, and when I beat this man all the boxing media, like you guys always do, are going to discredit it. But I'm gonna expose him and I'm gonna embarrass him. He's the embarrassment of Mexico. Mexico doesn't claim him. "He's going to get exposed on June 28, and then the boxing media will have all these excuses but I don't want them to be having these excuses. They say he's training hard, they say this is the most focused he's ever been, good. As he should be, because people don't realise how good I actually am, and when he feels those first few punches he's going to want to quit and go back to his stool."
